About parliament

Basic information such as the official name of parliament and details of its structure and leadership. Also includes the current breakdown of MPs by sex and age, and provisions for quotas and reserved seats.

Parliament name

Parlement (Parliament)

Chamber name

Assemblée nationale (National Assembly)

Structure & Status of parliament
This field is to indicate lower/upper in the back end.

The principle of equal access is enshrined in the Constitution. Adjustment of public financial assistance to parties according to the electoral standing they accord to women. The law provides for alternation between male and female candidates on the electoral lists.

Legal source
Legal text that stipulates the quota, such as the Constitution or electoral law.

Constitution + the electoral laws (no reserved seats).

Electoral quota for youth
Quotas to promote the representation of youth in parliament.